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Electrical and Electronics Engineers  (NOC 2133)
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and by a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries and government.

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Electrical and electronics engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components and electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components
  • Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
  • Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Investigate electrical or electronic failures
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
  • Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers.

Electrical and electronics engineers may specialize in a number of areas including electrical design for residential, commercial or industrial installations, electrical power generation and transmission, and instrumentation and control systems.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Brantford, Burlington, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Stoney Creek, Thorold, Welland, Dundas, Dunnville, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Simcoe, Bay Beach, Beamsville, Carlisle, Crescent Beach, Crescent Park, Crystal Beach, Delhi, Flamboro, Fort Erie Beach, Fort Erie North, Mississauga Beach, Mulgrave, Oakhill Forest, Old Fort Erie, Point Abino, Port Dover, Ridgeway, Ridgewood, Rose Hill Estates, Shand's Corner, Thunder Bay, Waterford, Wavecrest, Waverly Beach, Woodhouse Acres

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Outlook & Prospects for Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-09

Compared to other occupations, this is not a significant occupation in this region.

In Ontario, the outlook for electrical and electronics engineers is expected to be average in 2012-2013. This is one of the larger engineering occupations in Ontario. There were about 14,250 electrical and electronics engineers in the Ontario labour force at the time of the 2006 census. Demand for these professionals is being pushed by significant infrastructure investments in the power/renewable energy sector and by some recovery in manufacturing. About one-third of these engineers work in manufacturing; most are found in the computer and electronic equipment sector, including the communications and semi-conductor subsectors. Ongoing updating in manufacturing production systems, including automation and instrumentation aspects, and in the design of electrical and electronic products should continue to support a positive outlook for electrical and electronics engineers. A higher Canadian dollar and a more volatile manufacturing sector may temper opportunities.

Intermediate and senior level engineers will be in greater demand across Ontario. Those with little experience or new graduates will face strong competition for positions.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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